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EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 373855 · MC 282696
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-282696 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 77 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 25, 2017; first granted March 30, 1995 (31 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $3,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 77 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC282696
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
IRONSHORE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy IEELCASB93VI005
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 1000679501251
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
373855
MC Number
MC-282696
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 21, 1989
Authority First Granted
March 30, 1995
Authority Reinstated
January 25, 2017
Annual Mileage
1,270,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
8601 95th Street, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Frank Bergonzi
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
77
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
65
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 54 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 of 49 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 59 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 59 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 59 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 59 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | MO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| January 19, 2026 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| July 24, 2025 | IL | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI27
IL22
IN6
MO5
US4
KY1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 37 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~41
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Tank
16
Dry Van
14
Semi-trailer
11
Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDJAPR1GL412775 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0JN897572 | 7 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9622ET583892 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X9KJ305291 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXKJ244405 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZDP9X8PF248143 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9622KB140773 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X2PJ249350 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X3NJ107067 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X8LF402305 | 4 | — |
Show all 65 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDDP9X8KF254320 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A962XMB227100 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34322H1048797 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS3432981034315 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Tanks DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB232PS439971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9620KB140772 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9625JT132837 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4328L1102362 | 2 | 1 |
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1PMS34220D1040643 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS3422861030271 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T74224F0017091 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T74225S0017045 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2NJ137186 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X9LJ416182 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X7JJ221700 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD79X1ED246284 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXPJ557811 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7KN901280 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Tanks DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 10BAAB230PF360882 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Tanks DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 10BAAB239PF360881 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BFA8233AF0C2291 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BFA8235AF0C2292 | 1 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFA8237AF0C2292 | 1 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFB82X12F0B3817 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 190FL4521Y3F13891 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 190FL4523Y3F13892 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622RB538975 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06238W702340 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627HK267152 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 90 ft | 1GRAA90215B703583 | 1 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9620ET583891 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9620JT132843 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9626HB707236 | 1 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9629ET583890 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1K922P2F4R1114045 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL70X7KD633397 | 1 | 1 |
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1PM53422X61030272 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMS3442351028374 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T74223V0017016 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T74227L0017131 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X4MJ458776 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X1PJ252224 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X5PJ248127 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBD79X8FD246283 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LN9X6DM210198 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Bulk DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB230MS285885 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Tanks DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB234PS439972 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDJAPR1GL412789 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDJAPR3GL412776 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDJAPR5GL412777 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR2MN188258 | 1 | 1 |
| Barbel Bre | Semi-trailer | 4B4BFE4B8MB913269 | 1 | — |
| Bar Bel | Semi-trailer | 4BUBFE4B8MB913269 | 1 | — |
| Centurion | Semi-trailer | 4C9C5TD32FS289070 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | TT1121 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (77)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | 1857000128 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI, US | I | 1 | — | CROWN CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE |
1XKYDP9X5TR206029 1GRAA962XHB707238 |
WI 92350Z IL 558182ST |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | 2385000506 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | — | — | VITECH INTERNATIONAL | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NK5LJ9X2TM218451 |
WI 94888Z |
| September 9, 2026 | 5005540556 | I-94, IL | II | — | — | EMCO CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1XPBD79X8FD246283 — |
WI 88772X WI 754120 |
| September 9, 2026 | 5005540555 | I-94, IL | II | — | — | BLACK SWAN MANUFACTURING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRENNER TANK |
1XKZD49XXKJ244405 10BFA8235AF0C2292 |
WI 78072X IL 557694ST |
| August 26, 2026 | 2659004712 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | — | — | EMCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3WKDDP9X2LF390489 1PMS34322H1048797 |
WI 90386X IL 578877ST |
| August 19, 2026 | 7029002465 | VALPARAISO IN | II | 1 | — | EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKZDP9X3NJ107067 1GRAA9622KB140773 |
WI 35645Z WI 754120 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 2746003991 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD79X8FD246283 1GR1A962XMB227100 |
WI 88772X WI 794629 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 2749003589 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
4V4NC9EH0JN897572 1PMS3422861030271 |
WI 21961Z IL 265842ST |
| June 8, 2026 | 2385000365 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | — | — | INEOS OXIDE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BAR BEL |
1XKZD49XXKJ244405 4BUBFE4B8MB913269 |
WI 78072X IL 695481ST |
| May 22, 2026 | W158004324 | JACKSON MO | II | — | — | EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKZD49X9KJ305291 1GR1A0622RB538975 |
WI 85192X WI 851413 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | 2 | June 9, 2025 |
| CROWN CHEMICAL | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| VITECH INTERNATIONAL | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| BLACK SWAN MANUFACTURING CO | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
| INEOS OXIDE | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| PROFESSIONAL FINISH, INC | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| AB SPECIALTY SILICONES | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| BECKER SPECIALTY CORPORATION | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| IMTT JOLIET | 1 | March 23, 2026 |
| CITGO | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| GUARDSMAN GLOBAL | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| INDIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA | 1 | September 9, 2025 |
15 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 30, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 25, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 9, 2017 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 2, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 31, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 5, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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